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Virtru · 2 months ago

Backend Software Engineer (Go, OpenTDF Platform)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $190K/yr

5+ years exp

Virtru is a data protection company focused on enabling secure sharing of information. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will contribute to the Go-based backend and the open-source OpenTDF project, tackling complex engineering challenges and maintaining multiple backend systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyPrivacySaaSSecuritySoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain our core backend platform and services using Go

Manage, maintain, and enhance multiple backend systems and services built with JavaScript and Node.js

Contribute directly to the open-source OpenTDF project, shaping its future and ensuring its success

Tackle complex engineering challenges related to data security, scalability, and distributed systems in a multi-language environment

Engineer solutions for complex enterprise and federal customer deployments, including on-premise and air-gapped environments

Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform or similar IaC platforms

Collaborate on the architecture and implementation of our multi-language SDKs (Go, Java, JavaScript) to ensure they integrate seamlessly with the backend

Mentor fellow engineers through constructive code reviews, pair programming, design discussions, and knowledge sharing

Develop well-defined written design documents and contribute to a culture of technical excellence

Qualification

Go (Golang)JavaScriptNode.jsInfrastructure as CodeMicroservices architectureDistributed systemsContainerization DockerContainerization KubernetesCryptographyIdentity federationAPI protocolsMulti-language SDKsOpen-source contributionsOther programming languages

Required

5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on backend development

Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and experience building production-grade, scalable services with it

Solid experience with JavaScript and Node.js for backend development, including managing production Node.js services

Experience with both microservice and monolithic architectures, APIs (gRPC, REST), and distributed systems

Solid understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD principles

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi, or similar

A demonstrated ability to independently own complex technical projects from design to deployment

Preferred

Deep experience in cryptography, including knowledge of cryptographic primitives, protocols, and secure key management

Deep understanding of identity federation principles beyond just protocol usage (OIDC, SAML), including experience designing or contributing to federated trust systems

Experience architecting for and deploying into complex customer environments, including on-premise, air-gapped, or sovereign clouds

Experience with modern API protocols like ConnectRPC

Familiarity with container standards and runtimes like the Open Container Initiative (OCI)

Experience building and maintaining multi-language SDKs

Contributions to open-source projects, especially in the security or data space

Experience with other programming languages like Java, Python, or Rust

Demonstrable experience as an active contributor or maintainer of an established open-source project

Benefits

A Flexible PTO policy — we strongly encourage you to take time off (in addition to 14 holidays) to ensure that you are getting the proper time needed to unplug and recharge.

A $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend focused on providing you the resources to continually learn and professionally grow.

Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations that provide ample opportunities to connect with teammates and be social!

Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Access to Headspace, a mental health app tailored to your specific needs.

A flat 3% contribution to your retirement account

A high degree of flexibility — Have an appointment, errand, or family emergency to take care of? Hop to it! We give you the time and space to take care of you and your own first.

Competitive compensation

Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

401K contribution and stock options

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes

Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews